Learning and School Archives

Food allergy-related bullying

If your child tells you about food allergy-related bullying, tell them that you believe them and will support them to address what is happening.

Executive function basics videos for parents

August 26, 2021/in 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Autism, Diseases and Conditions, Learning and School, Learning Disabilities, Right Highlight/by Rise and Shine

These short, engaging, videos and animations are designed to give practical parenting advice that can be used immediately to support a neurodivergent child’s executive functions

Addressing school-related anxiety in children

August 25, 2021/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Back to School, Coronavirus, Emotional well being, Emotions and Behavior, Learning and School, Learning and school, Stress and Anxiety/by Rise and Shine

As children and teens head back to school, they may be anxious for several reasons, from social stressors to a fear of bullying.

Dealing with pandemic-induced back-to-school anxiety and homesickness

August 20, 2021/2 Comments/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Back to School, Coronavirus, Emotional well being, Emotions and Behavior, Learning and School, Learning and school, Right Highlight, Stress and Anxiety/by Rise and Shine

Follow these strategies to help ease back-to-school anxiety and homesickness that students may be experiencing due to the pandemic.

Getting your student’s sleep schedule back on track for the school year

August 19, 2021/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Back to School, Healthy Sleep, Learning and School, Right Highlight, Sleep, Sleep Routines/by Rise and Shine

To get kids on a sleep schedule for the school year, it’s important to start moving bedtime earlier and make sure kids are waking up at a reasonable time.